Opinion
Indonesia's plan for G-7 status is not bold enough
President Joko Widodo needs to invest in education as well as bridges
Politics
International relations
G-7 at crossroads as US, Europe and Japan drift apart
World teeters toward a G-0 reality as countries turn inward
Trade war
China says it will sanction US firms in Taiwan warplane sale
Beijing urges Washington to 'immediately back away'
International relations
China admits detaining employee of Britain's Hong Kong mission
Beijing insists it is an internal matter, as man is Chinese citizen
Japan-South Korea rift
Japan and South Korea to maintain dialogue, though no solution in sight
Foreign ministers talk trade and wartime labor amid worsening tensions
Economy
India's plan to float foreign-currency bonds stalls
Experts warn of debt 'addiction' and fault lack of clear policy framework
Japan-South Korea rift
China, Japan and South Korea seek 'cooperation' amid trade dispute
Foreign ministers make preparations for summit meeting of nations' leaders
Opinion
ASEAN must mitigate war without weapons between US and China
Southeast Asian bloc should stop coining acronyms and start acting
Politics
Thailand's Cold War immigration tactics unnerve long-term foreigners
Draconian 24-hour reporting requirement inhibits freedom of movement
